Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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