Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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