Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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