Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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