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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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