Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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