Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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