Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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