Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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