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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the 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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