Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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