Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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