Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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