Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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