Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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