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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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