Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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