Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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