Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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