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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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