Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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