Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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