Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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