Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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