Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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