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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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