Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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