Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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