Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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