Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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