Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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