Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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