Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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