Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major 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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