Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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