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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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