Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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