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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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