Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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