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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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