Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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