Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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