Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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