Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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