Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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