Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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