Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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