Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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