Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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