Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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