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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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