Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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