Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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