Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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