Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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