Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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