Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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