Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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