Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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