Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important 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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