Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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