Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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