Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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