Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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