Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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