Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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