Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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