Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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