Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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