Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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