Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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