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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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