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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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