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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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