Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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