Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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