Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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