Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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