Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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