Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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