Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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