Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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