Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key 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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