Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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