Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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