Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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