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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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