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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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