Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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