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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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