Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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