Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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