Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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