Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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