Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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