Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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