Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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