Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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