Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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