Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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