Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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