Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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