Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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