Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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