Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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