Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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