Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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