Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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