Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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