Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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