Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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