Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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