Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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