Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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