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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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