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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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