Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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