Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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