Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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