Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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