Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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