Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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