Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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