Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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