Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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