Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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