Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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