Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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