Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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