Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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