Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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