Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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