Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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