Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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