Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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