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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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