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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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