Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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