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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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