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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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