Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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