Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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