Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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