Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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