Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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