Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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