Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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