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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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