Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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