Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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