Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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