Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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