Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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