Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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