Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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