Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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