Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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