Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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