Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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