Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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