Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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