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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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