Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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