Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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