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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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