Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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