Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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