Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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