Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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