Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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