Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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