Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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