Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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