Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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