Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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