Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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