Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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