Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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