Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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