Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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