Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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