Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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