Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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