Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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