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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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