Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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