Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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