Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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