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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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