Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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