Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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