Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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