Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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