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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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