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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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