Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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