Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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