Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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