Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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