Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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