Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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