Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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