Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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