Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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