Learn more about the new 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. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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