Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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