Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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