Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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