Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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