Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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