Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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