Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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