Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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