Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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