Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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