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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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