Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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