Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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