Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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