Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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