Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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