Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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