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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always 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 a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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