Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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