Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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