Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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