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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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