Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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