Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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