Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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