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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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