Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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