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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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