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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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