Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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