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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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