Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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