Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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