Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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