Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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