Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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