Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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