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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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