Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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