Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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