Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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