Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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