Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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