Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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