Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational 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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