Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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