Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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