Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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