Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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