Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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