Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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