Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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