Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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