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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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