Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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