Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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