Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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