Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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