Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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