Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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