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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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