Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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