Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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