Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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