Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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