Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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