Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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