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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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