Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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