Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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