Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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