Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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