Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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