Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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