Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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