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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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