Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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