Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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