Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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