Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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