Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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