Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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