Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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