Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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