Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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