Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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