Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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