Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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