Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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