Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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