Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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