Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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