Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the 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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