Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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