Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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