Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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