Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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