Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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