Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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