Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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