Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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