Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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