Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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