Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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