Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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