Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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