Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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