Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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