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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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