Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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