Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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