Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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