Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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