Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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