Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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