Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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