Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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