Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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