Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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