Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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