Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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