Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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