Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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