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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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