Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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