Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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