Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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