Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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