Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. 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. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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