Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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