Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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