Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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