Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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