Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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