Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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