Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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