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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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