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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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