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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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