Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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