Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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