Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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