Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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