Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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