Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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