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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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