Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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