Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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