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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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