Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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