Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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