Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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