Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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