Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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