Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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