Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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