Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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