Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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