Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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