Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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