Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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