Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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