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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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