Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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