Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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