Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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