Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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