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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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