Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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