Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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