Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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