Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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