Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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