Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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