Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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