Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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