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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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