Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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