Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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