Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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