Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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