Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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