Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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