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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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