MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to massive open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources (OER). As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.

Recent trends in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition? This thrilling new book also articulates the most important instructional ideas associated with these MOOCs and OERS. For more information please see MOOCs book.

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