Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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