Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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