Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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