Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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