Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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