Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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