Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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