Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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