Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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