Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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