Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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