Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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