Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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