Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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