Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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