Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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