Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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