Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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