Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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