Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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