Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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