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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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