Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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