Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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