Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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