Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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