Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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