Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education