Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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