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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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