Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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