Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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