Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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