Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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