Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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