Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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