Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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