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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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