Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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