Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major 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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