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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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