Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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