Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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