Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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