Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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