Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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