Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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