Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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