Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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