Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key 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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