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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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