Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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