Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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