Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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