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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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