Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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