Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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