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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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