Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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