Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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