Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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