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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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