Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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