Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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