Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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