Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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