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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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