Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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