Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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