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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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