Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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