Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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