Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States 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 online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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