Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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