Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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