Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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