Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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