Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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