Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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