Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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