Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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