Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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