Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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