Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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