Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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