Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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