Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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