Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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