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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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