Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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