Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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