Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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