Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the 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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