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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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