Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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