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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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