Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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