Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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