Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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