Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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