Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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