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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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