Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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