Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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