Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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