Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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