Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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