Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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