Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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