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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses 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. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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