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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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