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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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