Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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