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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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