Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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