Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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