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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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