Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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