Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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