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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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