Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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