Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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